Verse 1-Wei Liao Zi Art of War Chapter 24

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Verse 1-Wei Liao Zi Art of War Chapter 24

English

Units are dispatched from the main army to undertake advance preparations for defense. They should set up observation posts along the borders every three to five li. When they hear that the main army is making preparations to advance, mount a defense, and engage in battle, they should prohibit all movement in order to provide security to the state.

Modern

在主力前方担任警戒的部队，他们在彼此相距三至五里的地方，各自占领要点。一听到主力出动，就立即做好戒备措施。战时，边境一律要禁止通行，这是为了保障国家安全的缘故。

Original

诸去大军，为前御之备者，边县列侯，各相去三五里。闻大军，为前御之备。战则皆禁行，所以安内也。

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From: Wei Liao Zi Art of War Chapter 24